About My Ministry

More than anything, I want people to know God, trust His ways, obey His Word, and love Him with all their hearts and minds. I believe developing this kind of relationship and nurturing this level of intimacy with God depends on spending time with Him in prayer and studying His Word.

As a Bible teacher and author, I’m committed to pouring out what God pours in. “The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.”—1 Timothy 1:14 NIV

My husband, Steve, and I formed Shawna Marie Ministries in 1999. In the early days, we presented concert-style events and led worship at our home church and on the road. After passing through an extremely difficult season, God expanded our ministry to include my speaking and writing gifts. Learn more about my story.

I began my ministry as a musician, and on occasion I’ll also sing when invited to speak. I love the profound impact of weaving together Scriptures, stories and songs to communicate. Audiences at my events tend to laugh, cry, and learn to apply Biblical truth to daily life.

I base all my messages firmly on God’s Word, and insist on transparency when sharing my ongoing testimony. God has taught me volumes about who He is and what He can do, and I consider it a privilege to share these lessons at retreats, conferences and other events. My Bible teaching tackles tough issues and I avoid platitudes. If I haven’t walked it, lived it, and pressed through it with God, I don’t teach it.

I believe in God the Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, who was with God in the beginning. He was born through the power of the Holy Spirit to a virgin named Mary. He lived a sinless life and revealed to us the glory of the Father. He died on the cross to pay for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will come again in glory to judge all humanity and reign eternally. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Counselor sent by Jesus to guide us into all truth.

I believe all Scripture is God-breathed—the authoritative Word of God. I believe in eternal life for all humanity. Believers will spend eternity with God in heaven and nonbelievers will spend eternity separated from God in hell. I believe Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus. I believe if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

I believe in the unity of all believers and—regardless of denominational affiliation—all believers in Jesus are members of the family of God.

I believe the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, with all our souls, with all our minds and with all our strength, and that the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves. (Mark 12:25-31)

I believe the Great Commission commands us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. (Matthew 28:19-20)

I commit to live out these words of Jesus, “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” —John 17:22-23 NIV

Longing to Belong

Discovering the Joy of Acceptance

by Shawna Marie Bryant

Shawna’s newest project will inspire you with engaging stories imagined and crafted from actual circumstances encountered by well-known Bible characters. Their true-to-life struggles reveal keys to freedom from the bonds of insignificance. You will learn to claim your rightful place of belonging by believing and speaking truth as presented in seven life-giving declarations drawn from Psalm 139.

Sample all Songs

If there really is a God, why doesn’t He care about me? Have you ever felt this way? When Shawna’s infant son was diagnosed with a fatal disorder, she nearly lost all hope. But God proved His love for her was strong enough to carry her through.

Want to have peace with God?

You can be forgiven.

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.” – Romans 5:1-2 NIV

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Endorsements

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

DALE OQUIST

Lead Pastor, Peoples Church, Fresno, CA

‘Shawna is someone who I have come to know not only as a gifted communicator but also as a person who strives to hear and be lead by the Holy Spirit. I think highly not only of her talents and gifts, but also of her and her family.”

JONI OQUIST

Women’s Ministry Pastor, Peoples Church, Fresno, CA

“Shawna is a gifted communicator who has a unique ability to mine truth from Scripture and share it in a way that captivates and challenges the listener.”

KAREN TELLALIAN

President, DMI Agency, Visalia, CA

“Shawna writes with an engaging blend of creativity, sensitivity and clarity. Her mastery of the craft of writing together with her transparent style captures the hearts and minds of her readers. I enjoy reading what Shawna writes.”

JOE AVILA

National Director, Events and Sports Camps, Prison Fellowship

“While planning an Easter evangelism event in the world’s largest women’s prison, knowing it would impact hundreds of women, I immediately knew Shawna had to be the one leading our worship.”

Leilani Montagne

I found Shawna to be down to earth, relevant, and someone who brought a significant amount of spiritual depth in her sharing.

Maybritt Ongna

Evangelical Free Church, Green Valley, AZ

The response was heartwarming and she was able to work well within the time frame she was given. We couldn’t have been more pleased and would gladly welcome her back.

Janet Ott

Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Oakhurst, CA

She is a delightful presence with a depth of talent in many areas… Her messages are practical and you leave ready for a closer walk with God.

Cindy Hoffman

Penasquitos Lutheran Church, San Diego, CA

Her teaching from God’s Word is solid and practical. Shawna’s contagious smile not only makes you feel at ease in her presence, but also is evidence of the joy she experiences from her walk with the Lord.

Debra Hodges

Crossroads Bible Church, San Jose, CA

I pray that other ladies’ groups have the opportunity to hear you speak and learn from your gentle teaching and leading.

Georgette Goodrich

Smith River Baptist Church, Smith River, CA

I would like to share one comment I received from one of our church ladies after she heard Shawna speak. She said, “Where did you find this lady? She is a phenomenal speaker.” I can say that it was a “God thing!”

Robin Brown

Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula, GA

I knew you were going to be good for us; I just wasn’t prepared for how good. Your voice, your stories, and your scripture knowledge all wrapped together make an impressive package that God is truly using to reach the hearts of women.

Kris Williamson

Carlsbad Community Church, Carlsbad, CA

This is the 12th year of the Christmas Outreach and everyone said, hands down, this was the best one ever! The women want Shawna back—they love her, her message, her song!

Peggy Condos

Crossroads Nazarene Church, Gardnerville, NV

If you are looking for a great speaker and a wonderful woman of God, I highly recommend her for any retreat or event you are planning to have.

Shawna Marie Ministries exists to teach and declare the Word of God. We operate as a sole proprietorship with plans to merge with the nonprofit established by Steve and Shawna Bryant called Family On Purpose.

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